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[SalishSea 16,770]

16 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Adjusting was always more common, I assume it still is bit do not know the current numbers.

I wasn't referring to simply adjusting, but rather the question of intent coming up at AOS interviews when one has adjusted from a NIV.  The "intent is determined at the border" is a popular catch-phrase here on VJ, but seems it isn't necessarily a shoe-in.

[Boiler 43,430]

Difficult to tell, the few examples seem to from shall we say unusual cases without much credibility so I am giving that a pass for the time being.

[azblk 338]

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I wasn't referring to simply adjusting, but rather the question of intent coming up at AOS interviews when one has adjusted from a NIV.  The "intent is determined at the border" is a popular catch-phrase here on VJ, but seems it isn't necessarily a shoe-in.

Unless you LIED at POE. You are allowed to adjust your status as the spouse of  US citizen regardless of your intent. Legal precedent and USCIS policy make this clear. I just do not understand why a lot of people on this forum seem to have an aversion to AOS by people who came here using NIV. There are several routes to a destination and AOS is one of those several routes.

Everyone has to do what works best for them and their circumstances.

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

12 minutes ago, azblk said:

Everyone has to do what works best for them and their circumstances.

Legally.......

[SalishSea 16,770]

11 minutes ago, azblk said:

Unless you LIED at POE. You are allowed to adjust your status as the spouse of  US citizen regardless of your intent. Legal precedent and USCIS policy make this clear. I just do not understand why a lot of people on this forum seem to have an aversion to AOS by people who came here using NIV. There are several routes to a destination and AOS is one of those several routes.

Everyone has to do what works best for them and their circumstances.

Believe it or not, there ARE people who lie at POE, and arrive with plans to marry and adjust.  My comment was about the recent posts I've seen on VJ from people who have had intent questioned at the AOS interview.

[Ontarkie 13,915]

~~As this thread has derailed into attacking the OP for wanting to use the legal path that is available to him. It is now locked. The OP is allowed to start a new thread for help in the steps needed to start the AOS process. Any importing of this thread into the next will result in suspension.~~

 

Here's the steps to get you started

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/

 

Edited August 27, 2019 by Ontarkie